Vintage Omega
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romeodelta

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1,149 posts

191 months

Wednesday 28th December 2016
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I've just signed up to TZ, but while I'm waiting for approval, I know there are a lot of knowledgeable guys on here.

I've just bought this 1957 Omega, 15.6 million serial with a calibre 267 movement: *link removed*

I probably should have found out first, but how easy will it be to source/replace the 9 on the dial? Were the crowns signed in this era, or is it a replacement?

Edited by romeodelta on Thursday 29th December 21:21

scott-1vt9j

52 posts

130 months

Thursday 29th December 2016
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You can also try thewatchforum for friendly advice on vintage watches

I have a 1964 Omega with the 269 movement, and it has the signed crown. Your's may be a replacement, but that isn't uncommon with old manual wind watches. Apart from finding another dial to swap bits with you will struggle to find a correct 9 - their watchmaker did!

If you don't like it you can return it under the UK consumer laws - notify them in 14 days and return withing the next fourteen and they must give you a refund, but they may deduct a reasonable amount for post and packing if the watch is not as described

romeodelta

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1,149 posts

191 months

Thursday 29th December 2016
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Thanks Scott.

I have returned it.

scott-1vt9j

52 posts

130 months

Sunday 1st January 2017
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good call. Buy mint and never be skint is what I try to do (but I fail frequently!)